First published 2022
Matt Zoller Seitz presents his personal photography from the production of Deadwood: The Movie, which served as the concluding chapter to David Milch's acclaimed HBO television series. Seitz documents the filmmaking process through his lens, offering readers access to moments typically hidden from public view. The collection captures the cast and crew during the creation of what would become the final story set in Milch's version of the notorious South Dakota mining town. These photographs provide insight into the collaborative effort required to bring the beloved characters back to life years after the original series ended. The book preserves the atmosphere and energy of a production that meant to give proper closure to stories left unfinished when the television series concluded prematurely. Seitz's images reveal both the technical aspects of filmmaking and the human connections that sustained this creative endeavor, making the collection valuable for fans who followed the characters of Al Swearengen, Seth Bullock, and the other residents of Deadwood through their earlier adventures.
Genres: biography, art, american, 21st-century, photography, film
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: behind-the-scenes, collaborative-effort, creative-process
Setting: Deadwood, South Dakota
Period: 21st-Century
67 pages · Paperback · MZS Press